Yokote Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yokote, Akita, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Yokote varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 41 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yokote, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Yokote enjoys an average of 1543 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Yokote’s wettest month, receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yokote Precipitation page.